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City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2010 Page 10 of 15 Mayor Sisk voiced his concern over the expiring contract and the fact the Golf Course has operated in the red for the past three years. He asked City Attorney Light if the proposal is in violation of the City's Charter with respect to leases. City Attorney Light explained the Charter specifies a lease, with respect to parks or open space cannot be entered into without a vote. In October WGP offered to lease the golf course from thEl City. He explained a lease is to have exclusive rights over the property. One condition of the lease would be the property would always remain a golf course and the City would maintain control as owner. It was determined there would be no greater interest in the land than a non-exclusive license of the premises as the City's Golf Course manager. With respect to capital improvement, the City may choose to or choose not to participate in the purchase in capital investments. With respect to the Charter, the City cannot divest their interest in the golf course and cannot give them exclusive use or possession of the property. Mayor Sisk agreed more information is needed and was not comfortable with WGP refusing to do business with local vendors. He did not want to reward a company who has not performed well in the last three years and suggested continuing the discussions on the Western Golf Properties Agreement to the March 2, 2010 City Council meeting. Councilor Sackett agreed and noted he had spoken to a WGP representative, who stated they are willing to extend the contract to whatever time it takes. They want to provide a solid agreement, which meets the needs of both parties. Councilor Dalton suggested working with WGP on a month-to-month extension of the agreement. Mayor Pro Tl8m Marsella did not have a problem with continuing the matter, but did not support a month-to-month extension of the agreement. Councilor Dalton stated the Council must understand WGP vision for the golf course and requested more information. Mayor Sisk asked City Mana!~er Fleming to project a reasonable time for WGP to make their presentation. City Manager Fleming reviewed Council's requests for additional information as follows: 1) What is WGP's plan for turning around the operation of the golf course; :2) What is WGP's vision for the golf course; 3) What is WGP's 5-year Capital Plan; 4) How would WGP prioritize the capital investments for which the City would approve; 5) The specific structure for the advisory committee, in a draft resolution, which would address the number of members and the appointment procedures. Mayor Sisk requested City Manager Fleming ask WGP how they intend to turn the situation around in a proactive manner and how are they going to address